Police fire at man who pointed gun during traffic stop

Police fired at a man who pointed a gun at an officer following a traffic stop on the South Side tonight, but no one was wounded.

The man was pulled over about 6:30 p.m. near 57th Street and Prairie Avenue, and, during the traffic stop, pointed a gun at police, who fired in response, according to Chicago Police Department News Affairs Officer Daniel O'Brien. No one was hit, and the officer was not injured.

The man tried to flee and was taken into custody nearby. A weapon was recovered, O'Brien said.

Police were continuing the investigation and no information was available immediately on charges.